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An accessible boardwalk trail at Horicon Marsh.

nature is for every body

The beauty of the natural world should be accessible to all. Getting out into nature can be a greater challenge to those with physical disabilities. Whether the challenge is temporary, due to an injury or surgery, or to a permanent disability, there are accessible green spaces in Wisconsin to explore, and enjoy the change of seasons. Following are 12 worth visiting, along with links to other helpful resources.

Nature Accessibility Resources

Many of Milwaukee County Parks, and other community parks, feature paved trails around ponds and lagoons, which are accessible, other than during icy, inclement weather. Many of them are plowed during the winter months as well.  

​Wisconsin State Parks offer many all-accessible features, including ADA accessible trails, playgrounds, and camping cabins. Further information, along with a State Park Accessibility Map can be found online.

There are other growing organizations that also serve to make the outdoors inclusive and accessible to all such as Birdability.org and Accessability.org.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

State Park Accessibility Map and other features.
Birdability.org.
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Mission: To share the joys of birding with people who have disabilities, and to ensure birding is accessible to everybody.
Access Ability Wisconsin
Mission: Provide opportunities for individuals with mobility challenges to access nature and outdoor recreational experiences.
Milwaukee County Parks - Parks For All Abilities

Milwaukee County Parks has a dedicated resource page that provides links and information on accessible parks, beaches, nature centers, swimming pools, playgrounds, golf, handcycles and adaptive bikes, ice sleds, fishing, community gardening, multi-use trails and transport.
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Washington Park paved paths - Milwaukee